Global Education Network LIVE
Live panel discussion
Summer As A strategy – Rethinking How Students Use Their Time Outside of Term
Global Insights Series for Educators
Date: Thursday 7th May
Duration: 1 hour with Q&A
1:00 PM | United Kingdom | BST
2:00 PM | Central Europe | CEST | GMT+2
4:00 PM | Gulf Standard Time | GST | GMT+4
6:30 PM | India | IST | GMT+5:30
7:00 PM | Thailand | ICT | GMT+7
8:00 PM | China / Singapore | CST / SGT | GMT+8
10:00 PM | Japan | JST | GMT+9
8:00 AM | Eastern Time (US) | ET / EDT | GMT-4
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About this event
In this third live Global Education Network event, in collaboration with our partners at Summer Discovery, we turn our attention to a part of the student experience that is often overlooked, yet holds significant potential: what happens outside of term time, and how it can be used far more intentionally to support learning and development.
School holidays are typically seen as a pause in education. But for many students, this time represents one of the most underutilised opportunities to build confidence, deepen subject interest, and develop the skills that matter most for life beyond school.
In this practical, insight-led discussion, international school leaders and guidance counsellors from different regions will explore how time outside of term can be reframed as a meaningful extension of the learning journey, without placing additional pressure on teachers or families.
Meet our speakers
Sherifa Amin
University & Career Counsellor
The Arbor School Dubai
Sherifa has built her career in international education supporting students, families, and school communities across a range of global settings. With experience spanning A Levels, the IB, and the American curriculum, she brings a strong foundation to guiding young people through key academic and career decisions, connecting learning to real-world pathways and future opportunities.
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Scott Rosenbluth
Vice President of Operations
Summer Discovery
Scott has a strong track record in youth and education-focused programmes. He has worked extensively at the intersection of experiential learning and large-scale programme delivery, building partnerships with leading institutions and creating opportunities that engage and inspire students. He brings a blend of operational rigour and creative thinking to designing impactful educational experiences that extend beyond the traditional classroom.
Dr. Daniella Schmitt
Deputy Director & Head of Career Counselling
European School RheinMain, Germany
Daniella has extensive experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, and whole-school strategy. She is a strong advocate for student well-being, inclusion, and belonging, with a particular focus on neurodiversity and creating environments where all learners can thrive. She is also actively engaged in career counselling and is passionate about supporting students to make informed, purposeful decisions about their future pathways.
Milica Radojkovic
Career Guidance Counsellor
Qatar International School
Milica supports student success through focused university advising, career guidance, and academic mentoring. She plays a key role in helping students navigate higher education pathways, coordinating university visits, workshops, and sessions with external education partners. She works closely with students to ensure they are well-prepared, confident, and informed as they make important decisions about their future.
What you'll learn from attending this session
How schools can intentionally structure time beyond term
Practical ways to help students plan holidays more purposefully using simple prompts, reflection tasks, or planning tools linked to personal and academic goals.
What meaningful enrichment looks like in practice
Practical ways to separate high-impact enrichment from superficial activity using clear indicators like depth, skill-building, and reflection.
How schools can better connect learning beyond the classroom
Practical ways to strengthen the link between school, families, and external programmes so students have clearer, more coherent pathways for meaningful development outside term time.
How to evidence impact beyond term time
Evidence-led approaches to measure outcomes using simple reflection tools, student feedback, and light-touch tracking of skills and confidence.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway and get access to the on-demand recording.
Agenda
Welcome & introduction
Max Humpston - Founder of the Global Education Network
Panelist introductions
Introduction of panelists & event sponsors
Moderated panel discussion (50 minutes)
Audience Q&A (10 minutes)
Your opportunity to ask questions to our expert panel
Optional networking opportunity post event
Join us for an optional 15 minutes to discuss the event, share experiences with peers and connect with other international educators.
Our sponsors for this event:
Summer Discovery & Oxford Summer Courses
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Summer Discovery and Oxford Summer Courses empower students from around the world through immersive, academically rigorous summer experiences designed to build confidence, independence and intellectual curiosity. In partnership with leading schools and prestigious institutions, they create transformative learning environments that extend far beyond the traditional classroom.
Guided by a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, their programmes combine subject exploration, seminar-style teaching, and real-world experiences that develop critical thinking, collaboration and agency. Through exposure to new ideas, cultures and challenges, students gain the skills and self-belief to thrive at school, university and beyond.